About GE Free NZ
GE-Free New Zealand in food & environment (Rage Inc.) is a non-profit organisation.
Your subscription & donations will help to support the following:
Our activities include:
- Regular updates on the current information about developments concerning Genetic Engineering, New Breeding Techniques (NBTS), gene editing (GE) - local - national - international.
- Member information through newsletters and Press Releases.
- Providing valuable information and resources to member & the public (e.g. website, info for public libraries, public meetings, public awareness activities) regarding current GE activities
- Monitoring applications for GE-crops or foods,
- Writing submissions to Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) or Food Standards Australian New Zealand (FSANZ).
- Notifications of GE application dates and current submissions from Council or Government bodies.
- Assistance and advice to the public of the details raised in notification and application on GE matters.
- Presenting submissions & calling expert witnesses - on Genetic Engineering in New Zealand
GE Free NZ CONTACTS including regional branches:
| Office Branch | Contact Person | Phone / Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Office | GE-Free New Zealand PO Box 13402, Wellington |
027 479 4195 | info@gefree.org.nz |
| Press contacts | |||
| Spokesperson | Jon Carapiet | 021 050 7681 | spokesperson@gefree.org.nz |
| Transgenic animal/health issues | Claire Bleakley | 027 348 6731 | president@gefree.org.nz |
| Secretary | Jon Muller | 027 479 4195 | secretary@gefree.org.nz |
| Newsletter | Kara Vandeleur | 022 3456 121 | gefreenz.membership@gmail.com |
| Regional Branch Contacts | |||
| GE FREE NORTHLAND in Food & Environment | Zelka Linda Grammer | linda.grammer@gmail.com | |
| Auckland GE Free NZ (Coalition) | Lisa or Jon | 021 050 7681 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394176327487798/ |
| GE Free Hawke's Bay | Phyllis Tichinin | 0274651906 | https://www.facebook.com/PureHawkesBay/ |
| Wairarapa | Claire Bleakley | 027 348 6731 | claire@gefree.org.nz |
| GE Free Wellington | Kara or Jon | 022 3456 121 | |
| GE Free Kapiti | Vicki McCaffrey or Barbara Mountier | n.mountier@clear.net.nz | |
| GE Free Bay of Plenty | Jodie or Karen | https://www.facebook.com/groups/599567166750686/ | |
| GE Free Christchurch | Elvira Domissee | 021 057 5123 | |
| Dunedin Coalition for a GE Free Environment | Ruth Lawson | lawbrad@clear.net.nz | |
| GE Free Manawatu | Susan Galea | susangalea@hotmail.com | |
There are various other groups with whom we work together to achieve our goal: GE-Free New Zealand in food and environment.